Title: Basil Tuna
Categories: Diabetic Fish Entree Sandwich
Yield: 2 Sweet ones

BASIL MAYONNAISE
1		Egg york =OR=-
2	ts	Egg substitute;
1	tb	Lemon juice;
1	c	Vegetable oil;
2	tb	Basil; chopped
		Salt & pepper to taste
TUNA SANDWICH
1	c	White abacore; drained
2	tb	Basil mayonnaise;
2	tb	Roasted red pepper;
2	sl	Tomatoe;
		Butter lettuce;
4	sl	Focassia bread;

NOTE: This may be to much fat for the diabetic...Work it out!! Use low-fat mayo...add basil to it. >>NO<<

BASIL MAYONNAISE: Combine egg york or egg substitute and lemon juice. Mix well. Slowly which in vegetable oil teaspoon at a time until it is into mayonnaise. Stir in chopped basil, and salt and peper to taste. Refrigerate, and use within a day.

TO MAKE SANDWICHES: Combine albacore tuna, 2 tb basil mayonnaise, red peppers. Lightly spread 2 tb basil mayonnaise on focaccia bread and top with tuna mixture, butter lettuce and tomatoe slice.

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune Food Section, Sept. 29, 1994. Diane Wegner, American Institute of Wine and Food.

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